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What Are Eruption Cysts in Kids?
Since it’s not known how eruption cysts form, it’s impossible to prevent them. Simply focus on supporting your child’s dental health by encouraging good brushing habits and taking them to the dentist every six months for routine cleaning. Any lump in the gum tissue that persists for a few weeks or causes pain should be inspected by the dentist to rule out abscesses and impacted teeth. These harmless eruption cysts are more common in children growing in their adult set of teeth, but they can form even in babies and toddlers experiencing their first set of teeth growth. Using teething tools or practices like feeding teething biscuits won’t cause or discourage these cysts from forming.Need help with your child’s teething or tooth eruption concerns? Visit us here at Saginaw Kids Dentistry for peace of mind and a fun experience for parents and children alike. We can handle all sorts of oral cyst and eruption issues to make the process as painless as possible. Make an appointment today to see a pediatric dentist and get a better idea of when to expect tooth eruption in your growing child’s beautiful smile.
What is a Tooth Abscess and What Causes Them? | Saginaw Kids
Is your child complaining of a toothache? Do they have a fever or bad breath? They may have a tooth abscess. Caused by a bacterial infection, a tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that develops in or near a tooth. Your child’s dentist can treat tooth abscesses by draining the pus from the tooth or gum and addressing the infection. If your child has a periapical abscess inside the tooth, your pediatric dentist may be able to save the tooth with a root canal treatment. In some cases, though, the dentist may recommend pulling the tooth if it cannot be saved.
3 Things to Know Before Your Child's Frenectomy
Healthcare professionals perform frenectomy to address tongue-tie, a common condition that affects about 5 percent of all newborns. Also known as ankyloglossia, tongue-tie can cause a variety of problems for both the baby and the mother, such as difficulty breastfeeding. Frenectomy for children is a safe and reliable procedure that releases tongue-tie. Tongue-tie is a condition that affects a baby’s mouth. A small piece of tissue, known as the frenulum, attaches the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. The frenulum naturally separates from the tongue before birth for most babies. In other children, though, the frenulum can be too short or too close to the tip of the tongue. These children have a tongue-tie and may benefit from frenulum surgery.
What are space maintainers?
Dental space maintainers are important and widely used, yet the average parent knows far less about them than braces or other dental devices. These maintainers are often recommended by a dentist when a child is losing their baby teeth but won't have adult replacements growing in for a few months to years. While they're not always required for a temporary gap in the smile, they can make a big difference for certain pediatric dental patients. Learn what you need to know about putting in a dental space maintainer from us here at Saginaw Kids Dentistry.
What to Know About Pediatric Crowns
If your child has a severely decayed or injured baby tooth, our dentist may recommend a pediatric crown. You might be a bit surprised - after all, dental crowns are often a solution for adults who have decayed or injured permanent teeth. Here is what our dentists at Saginaw Kids Dentistry want you to know about pediatric crowns.
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How Do I Know If My Child Has a Tongue or Lip Tie? Everything You Need To Know!
Tongue and lip ties are common in infants and toddlers and can cause many issues, some of which include: breastfeeding problems, failure to thrive, colic, and speech impediments. But how do you know if your child has a tongue or lip tie? How can you recognize them?
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Become a Part of our Family Today
At the heart of Saginaw Kids Dentistry is our passion for meeting families, seeing our patients grow, and being a trustworthy presence for kids and parents alike. If you’re ready to join our patient family, book a visit online today! We are so excited to meet you and your child.
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